3 hours ago
7
The GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV has gained slightly more electric-only driving range with a comprehensive specification update for 2026.
The plug-in hybrid with Australia's longest electric-only driving range is now capable of travelling even further before a recharge, following a comprehensive specification upgrade just 12 months after its initial launch.
The 2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV gains the brand's upgraded Hi4 all-wheel-drive system, with new front and rear electric motors, and a different automatic transmission.
It is on sale now for $52,990 drive-away, $1000 less than its previous regular drive-away price, excluding promotional offers.
A 35.4kWh ternary lithium-ion battery – similar in size to defunct electric cars such as the Mazda MX-30 – has been retained for the 2026 model, instead of the lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry of the standard H6 PHEV.
However, powertrain changes see its claimed NEDC electric-only driving range increase by three kilometres to 183km, and its quoted combined driving range increase from approximately 1000km to 1183km.
Changes include more torque for its 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine – now 240Nm, up 10Nm – new 80kW front and 170kW rear electric motors (previously 130kW and 135kW, respectively), and a four-speed hybrid transmission instead of two-speed.
Combined system power remains at 321kW, while combined torque has fallen 120Nm, from 762Nm to 642Nm – yet its 0-100km/h acceleration claim is now 4.6 seconds, a 0.3sec improvement.
The H6 GT PHEV's interior follows the revisions applied to the standard H6 PHEV late last year, with a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen running new 'Coffee OS' software, a revised centre console design, and a new steering wheel.
Its rotary gear selector has been replaced by a steering wheel-column-mounted gear selector, freeing up room for a relocated wireless smartphone charger with a faster 50-watt power output.
Other changes include GWM Connected Car telematics support, automatic high-beam assist, and two new selectable drive modes – Towing and 4WD – joining the existing Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow, Sand, and Mud.
The H6 GT PHEV also gains rear USB-A and USB-C illuminated charging points, a new key fob design, and a rear subwoofer, taking its total speaker count to nine but reducing underfloor storage capacity.
GWM Australia has not confirmed whether the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol non-hybrid version of the H6 GT will introduce similar changes.
The 2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV is in showrooms now.
2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV price in Australia
Note: All prices above are drive-away.
2026 GWM Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV standard features:
2026 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV available colours:
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024.
